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Sankabson:
Good morning House,

Driving 2011 Toyota Camry. I want to change the Transmission Fluid..

What's the best recommend transmission fluid for 2011 Toyota Camry ( Venza Engine ) No Dipstick

How liter should I buy ? Cos a mechanic is telling me I'll buy up to 6liters..

And how can I identify original transmission fluid ?

Thanks

Before, you do that ask the person who sold to you when last he changed the oil. That transmission is not meant to be open often and it's expensive. Then use someone who is very much experienced. Someone in my place , need to change his gear because of that. Camry parts dey fear person And it's even more expensive than the 13 pin gear. 450k+

Camry 09 vs Accord 010 I4
Give your pros and cons based on experience in Naija only. I don't want online data.

Sunymoore:
Oga gazzuzz, that engine is still healthy and sound.. In fact, I love the transmission engaging at such high speed..

I have this engine in my 04 Camry... Doesn't shut oil, but lacks enough power to my liking from rest. But, on high speed, it's a blast.

Is there a way I can improve the power from rest, without revolving high on Rpm

Hnmm

udemzyudex:
Your prayers don come true naa, fuel is been sold for #450/500/600 in some states.
I don't think anyone will want to waste fuel again after getting it at such rate.

I swear, who knew we could get to this. To even buy a clean car is a big problem.

Funny, what do you intend to get from her. Someone that guys are always on her dm doing doing things for her with hope of knacking. If u never Knack her Better do and move on.

Trippledots:
Hi experts. Please does anyone have idea about Rav4 2004-05 for uber/bolt business? It's not goig to be on the road all day everyday. Just as a side hustle.

Thanks for your replies

It's a big car. If it's not airport shuttle, forget about it. The business requires alot of car maintenance, fueling and commission. And your car must be 100% sound or you forget about it.

From your statement, you're still young. You have all the information and age to improve your life. I will advice you go into something you know you're gifted at. You can always further your education. Your Dad isn't vast in knowledge. Don't blame him and don't indulge in evil. Mingle with reasonable ppl. It will benefit you tomorrow.

Lol... You're an adult who should have left the home long ago. Your mom just pushed you to be a man. Also you seem unserious. What kind of house would you have rented for 50k when you have upto 300k. A ghetto with shared toilet. Better man up and get a better place next year. A self con of 150-200 in a nice area will keep you on your toes for a better life ahead. GoodLuck.

The only course you can do now with job opportunities are computer based, coding , IT security. etc..So why stress yourself over an engineering job with a minimum wage tag. At your age, if you're in Nigeria, you should be thinking japa now that you have the strength and zeal. Because, a cleaner can earn Better than you and have Better investment than you. Even with your two degrees in this country.

gonkin:
U dont have to be employed to have money. Ive not been working for 2 years now but i have lots skill set. The skills are there for whenever an opportunity rises. As at this time last year i go a contract from outdoor signage installations. It was a project to last 3 months and installations all over lagos. The thing no easy, lagos thugs, lastma and others show me pepper especially mushin and agege areas even badagry. But that project paid my rent, that of my parents and some other bills. It was bout 3m for the project but dem oga sef wen get me the project collect their cut.

This year too i have work for me and covered the bills of my parent. My account balance na die. Im single too, staying alone with no kids but my skills are whats kept my on key. Till work starts again. I still drive a big ass 4x4, yeah my cloths are 2 years old, i hardly had meat in my meals and when it becomes critical i cut down to 1 heavy meal a day. My guy e no easy but relying on someone for upkeep is what im avoiding. Just sharpen ur skill. Opportunity will come

The grind

Online vendor. Sell of foreign Hair could be a good one. If you have good network or a lucrative babe.


What skill do you have already?
Invest it in yourself. Good luck.

Them no dey quit government job. Find a balance. But, focus your energy on your business. As your needs increases, family gets Bigger and inflation affects the economy you will come to realize, 200k a month isn't big enough.

Hehehe.. female frnd indeed ��

bluedefender:
So guys, I need expert insight on this issue.

I am looking at getting a Nigerian used Toyota Camry 2006 for my dad.

After looking around I found this neat and well maintained ride.

I took my mechanic and a friend who knows alot about cars to inspect the car. The two drove the car around and attested that the car drives well and the gear box and engine is good.


The car selects well and it will be a good buy.

I asked for the price and went home.

The next day I made up my mind to go for the car. I called the owner to meet me somewhere. When we met he was telling about how somebody wanted to buy the car that very day but because of something the guy said after inspection, he refused the guy from paying.

I asked him what did the guy say, he told me that the guy’s mechanic adviced him not to buy the car because of the gearbox is about to go bad.

When I prompted him to explain more he continued talking that he noticed that in the morning, whenever he starts the car to move, the car takes some time before it actually moves.

He continued that he called his mechanic and his mechanic told came and checked the car and told him that the fault is not a bad gear box but the gear box oil pump.

That once it’s changed and the gear oil changed also, the issue will disappear.

On hearing this.

I had to retreat, my friend that went with me initially, said I should cancel off the car that the issue is the onset of a faulty gearbox whch will eventually pack up and require me buying a new gearbox.

I called my mechanic and narrated the issue to him, he said it’s a minor problem and repeated exactly what the seller’s mechanic said about the gear box oil pump.

That it can be fixed with 50-60k and the car will stop doing that.

That it’s not something to cancel the car for.

Now, I am left on a cross road who to believe.

Go with my friend who’s saying the mechanic is out to get paid because once I buy the car, he’s sure he’s the one that will fix the issue and it’s likely that the issue will project into other things giving that most mechanics do trial and error.

What do you guys think.

The car is really neat, well maintained and drives well.

And it falls within my budget.

It’s actually the neatest car I have seen since I started my quest to buy this big daddy

Let him fix the Gear box and then you add the 60k he spent if it works perfectly. If not . OYO...
Because, 06 Camry comes with 13 pin gear box. It's the same gearbox in 07-09 Camry, AKA Muscle. It's delicate and expensive. 350k. If you can buy the car and still have this amount as emergency fund, then go ahead. You might not get a better deal and neat body, if everything is perfect except you have more than 2.5m for that car. Naija used!

ariesbull:
2010/11 camry thumb start is wahala ...the gear is 400k the V6 engine is over 700k and not all mechanics fix that


know this and know peace

Wahala...

What about Accord 010

Car wash business.
Space rent 50k annually
Washing Machine 70k
Drum and other equipment 60k

Salary commission base

After sometimes you plaster the floor and make it more condusive.
GoodLuck



Another Option:

Sales of slippers... I did this after my NYSC and it helped me. And I'm still thinking of doing it


Go to remote place, meet someone who produce trending and durable palms or sandals ( in large quantity at a rate of 3-4k at most produce 50 pieces and sell at 5k using your WhatsApp, Instagram, telegram and community of frnds... Making a profit of 1-2k each. Start small and later increase your quantity to 100. Do promo, buy 2 get discounts, talk to frnds who have only one palm, you might sell some for credit, make sure he's someone who can pay. Don't sell ladies palms, they like cheap things and would price you selfishly. supply to barbing saloon within your area, collect commission, then to some boutique...Make sure it's durable, don't go for poor quality, if not you won't last. You can start with your 180k and be patient. Make sure it's trending, fancy and durable. GoodLuck

No amount is too big for freedom and good life for your family. Naija is brain draining and economy isn't getting better.

ariesbull:
bu


that is a big lie...Toyota is trashy and not cheap to maintain in long run....you buy fake Cheap Toyota parts and you say you are maintaining it..that's why Toyota cars park up

original Toyota shocks is around 35k same with benz ...the only thing is that you can't get fake benz shocks but you can get Toyota fake shocks for 15k which you will change in the next few months is that one cheap

Toyota power steering pump is 35k same with benz so what's cheap about that


2010 Toyota camry or V6 2GR engine is 700k and not all mechanic will fix it well is that one cheap while 2010 benz engine isn't upto 500k

I don't want to talk about the gear of camry ...the gear is about 400k grade while 2010 benz C class gear no reach...it will not even pack up seff


Toyota is expensive to maintain just that cheap fake parts too much


I have driven benz for over 10 yrs and you service benz once in six months....the engine is rugged unlike Toyota that you service every 3 months

There's some sense in what you're saying. I noticed Toyota takes your money little by little, you keep changing parts that have a long repair bills over the years. But, it doesn't break down on the road, as long as you do your retuine maintainace and avoid terrible pot holes on the highway. But, I wouldn't agree that Benz is cheaper to maintain. Even google data disagrees. I have 4 frnds that bought Benz as first car. They have sold it and since then not able to buy entering along along... Simply because, they couldn't afford to spend about 500k on it at once not minding other Damages. While I bought Camry 2.4 and it's still taking me from point A to B for almost 4 years. Changed engine when I bought it though. But, it's serving.As young man My income can confidently take care of 08 Camry, the engine and gear is not upto 400k. But, I doubt for an 011 with the analysis you just gave.

ariesbull:
this is a man that has driven two benz....for ten years...drove C Class and now M class

What year of Benz? Are you in Abuja? I would like to know more about this your claim. The last time I checked, a Nigerian used C300 08 is sold for 3.5-4m... This can get me a direct Tokumbo 08 Camry. I need to understand this your analysis. I currently use a 2.4 Camry, and I'm thinking of upgrading to an 011 Camry or 011 Accord. But, this your claim is confusing.

ariesbull:
Benz gear go bad...it is rare for benz gear to go bad ! any modern benz from 2000 is very rare

1.the gear is rugged
2. the gear has a protection mechanism called emergency code...this happens when the gear has low oil it will not go more Than gear one ...


I haven't seen any benz owner changing gear ...this last 8yrs. it is rare....they might cajnge engine but not gear


it is more expensive to maintain a 2010 camry than a 2010 of the E class benz


Trust me ...Toyota wahala too much from stabilizer linkage to shaft to tyrod to shocks to 21 pin Ani na 31 pin gear to blue smoke

Hahaha. Bros u went too far ohh. They are not abused the same way. Thier parts aren't the same price too. There's no comparism. Benz is in another class of luxury. All things being equal Its maintainace can't be cheaper. If Benz open mouth 300k wooh, e go swallow am. Lol.

ariesbull:
why do people talk this second hand value..use car and enjoy car


Toyota is very expensive to Maintain ...


The gear of camry 2010 is over 500k and trust me it will pack up in 5yrs


I have driven a Benz for 10 yrs I haven't done anything in gear ...

The shocks of benz and Toyota are same prove but benz shocks will last 4yrs while Toyota is 1yr plus


Toyota maintainance eeeh...you get your mech your fruend....God help you if you drive a CVT gear one or hybrid ...I pity you

Bro I get your point. Camry itself is hyped. Sometimes I feel it's a scam, expecially with the high price of tokumbo Camry. But, have you asked yourself, how mush is the Benz Gear? Should it go bad, most Benz owners eventually dump it or sell off at ridiculous low price to anyone willing to pay. Ppl leverage on the demand for Camry. Ppl are willing to buy a Camry with dead Engine and gear without minding the milage.

ariesbull:
oga I have driven Toyota and now driving a Benz...trust me Toyota is a trashy car with weak engine

But, Toyota of same year with Benz, Benz will be more expensive even the maintenance and second hand value will be lower. should it develope a fault, you spend more. Solid car no doubt, but expensive luxury.

kevoh:
Good day guys,

Left my honda city running while I branched to get some vegetables, I didn't spend up to 5 mins. 30 seconds after I drove the car, the battery and engine oil light popped on and the car stopped accelerating. Pushed the car to side of the road, then turned it off and on. The lights the come on again but I'm worried. Anyone have any idea why those two warning lights popped on at the same time?

Battery isn't charging. Most likely caused by a faulty alternator.

symbianDON:
a sound naija used 2012 shouldn't be less than 2.5m....except the person jus wan dash you the car....otherwise, look road well before you enter.express o

It's v6 ... Chain problem

Though your budget is ok for a tokumbo.... It's still less than the current hyped market price for a direct Tokumbo Camry. The price now is 4.3m-4.8m 07-011 Camry. For sharp one with sharp body. And with the issues of 07-09 I bet you wouldn't think about it.

When you buy, you might need to change rim... Alloyed rim 250k
4 Tires....100-150k

Maintaice bills over the useful life of the car.....On God
I hope you consider these things. The price for this Camrys is quite over hyped. Remember you still need money to maintain the car and the little problems that comes up. No car is problem free.

Your best bet is a sharp 011 Camry distress sale that has all the features you want, then you can bargain..3m-3.5m... With smart mechanic and maybe 2 frnds with the same car that has been using it for quite some time. These Car is fun to own , but the price tag and lack of financing makes it a big liability you must be prepared for. If I have 3-4m right now, I would go for a sound direct tokumbo 012 Accord that has allowed rim and sharp engine and keep the change for any emergency.

RuneKingThor:
What work will the Camry do that the accord can't?
Concerning the leg issue, if you pay good attention to it, you would be fine. Like I said earlier, 12-15k per 6-8 months as part of preventive maintenance isn't bad. I've read cases of some going for 1 whole year without change. The Chinese knock-off is actually the biggest issue.
What's my business with what transport companies are using?

The reason the 03 Camry is more expensive than the 06/07 accord is just due to demand for the Camry. And also the Accord Toks isn't as expensive as the Camry, So when it's time to sell the Nigerian used will be cheap too. It's very easy.

Remember the comparison is with EOD not DC. Personally, I like the fact that 07 DC has a better transmission than EODs. The only draw back is same leg pull. You can manage a bad part like shaft in a Camry untill you have money to fix it. But, not with Accords. Those Camrys are like donkey in the desert. They bearly give up.

RuneKingThor:
The only thing the Toyota has over the Honda is the legs but if you have a good maintenance culture, you would be fine. The fuel efficiency you are talking about is between 500 -1000 naira difference per full tank. That's is so negligible.

That year Camry that is known for transmission issues that people started saying you have to avoid newer models like the 2005 and 2006 so as to be free from it? Whereas in the Honda the major cause of transmission failure is bad oil.

I'd gladly use an Honda and be careful of the legs while enjoying good AC, great sound system and better handling than use a Camry and be scared of oil burn, transmission failure that they will have to use old gear called 10 pin so as to avoid more failures.

12-15k for the legs per 6-8 months won't kill me as it will be part of normal maintenance. Than almost 500k for engine and transmission.

If your Camry is sound. Those problems doesn't come frequently.. .. The sound system in those Camrys are JBL sound. The AC is ice cold. 1 quat of oil every 1500miles isn't a problem, considering the job the car does. Transmission failure most times is because of abuse. It affects even Accords. You don't know how stressful it is for legs to pull in a lonely road or when you're chasing a million naira job or contract. Why do transport company use the Camry instead of Accords? We are talking about Reliability. Why should an 03 Camry cost the same amount as an 07 Honda. I like EOD for it's Beauty a d better handling. But, most times it's like a pig. Dress a pig, wash a pig, a pig is a pig. It will leave you stranded on the road.

RuneKingThor:
The only thing the Toyota has over the Honda is the legs but if you have a good maintenance culture, you would be fine. The fuel efficiency you are talking about is between 500 -1000 naira difference per full tank. That's is so negligible.

That year Camry that is known for transmission issues that people started saying you have to avoid newer models like the 2005 and 2006 so as to be free from it? Whereas in the Honda the major cause of transmission failure is bad oil.

I'd gladly use an Honda and be careful of the legs while enjoying good AC, great sound system and better handling than use a Camry and be scared of oil burn, transmission failure that they will have to use old gear called 10 pin so as to avoid more failures.

12-15k for the legs per 6-8 months won't kill me as it will be part of normal maintenance. Than almost 500k for engine and transmission.

You're right. But, you might end up selling the Accord to go for the same Camry. Many have done it���

RuneKingThor:
The only thing the Toyota has over the Honda is the legs but if you have a good maintenance culture, you would be fine. The fuel efficiency you are talking about is between 500 -1000 naira difference per full tank. That's is so negligible.

That year Camry that is known for transmission issues that people started saying you have to avoid newer models like the 2005 and 2006 so as to be free from it? Whereas in the Honda the major cause of transmission failure is bad oil.

I'd gladly use an Honda and be careful of the legs while enjoying good AC, great sound system and better handling than use a Camry and be scared of oil burn, transmission failure that they will have to use old gear called 10 pin so as to avoid more failures.

12-15k for the legs per 6-8 months won't kill me as it will be part of normal maintenance. Than almost 500k for engine and transmission.

Except 06/07 DC... 03-05 Accord also have transmission problems

mutico20:
Good dey guys, I need response from Pple presently living in Australia, I'm running a business here in Nigeria and making between 500k -600k monthly, I'm considering moving to Australia because my business is down for the past 3 month because of this fucking inflation in Nigeria and the cost of running my business has rise by 40% of my capital between 6month and this is a red flag for my business so I need to find alternative asap,

My question is ... How much can I save after tax and living expenses if I am earning 6000Aud in Australia I'm am newly married no child yet,but planning to give birth in Australia, then will be running my Nigeria business from Australia if I can make the capital from the job, I'm thinking of working overtime also because I am used to working overtime in Dubai where I worked 12hours everyday for 4years

Can you kindly give us an insight of the business you're doing, that is fetching you such huge amount of money. Please enlighten us and help others who are struggling

PresEmeka:
there are hardly any v6 accord on jiji for sale
and the ones available are offered at ridiculously high prices

If you go to car stand, you will find.